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L.A. CrimesChecking In On The Diddy TrialSean “Diddy” Combs had been a household name in the Rap and R&B community for years, but these days he’s in federal court fighting multiple charges including sex trafficking. If convicted of all charges, he could face up to life in prison. Madison is joined by L.A. Times Reporter Richard Winton to talk about the full scope of what Combs is accused of, and what the trial has looked like so far.Subscribe for bonus content on Apple Podcasts or by going to latimes.com/podcastbonus
2025-06-2531 minL.A. Crimes…Does It End With Us?Now that the media dust has somewhat settled, Madison McGhee and unsolved crime aficionado, Alexis Linkletter are here to determine the facts versus the fiction of the chaotic lawsuit between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. They’ll break down the accusations, share their personal takes, and talk about what this could mean for each actor’s career.Subscribe for bonus content on Apple Podcasts or by going to latimes.com/podcastbonus
2025-06-1831 minL.A. CrimesThe Key Witness Who Changed the Sementilli CaseOn this episode, Madison McGhee is joined by the host of the show Love Murder, Andie Cassette, to delve into what happens when a love triangle between a hair stylist, his wife, and an ex-porn star turns murderous. Richard Winton is also back again to bring to light the nitty gritty affair details and what lies ahead for the homicidal hook-up.Subscribe for bonus content on Apple Podcasts or by going to latimes.com/podcastbonus
2025-06-1147 minL.A. CrimesSay It Ain’t So: Jillian Lauren’s Standoff with PoliceJillian Lauren is an author, mother, wife of Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner, and now faces up to 19 years in state prison if convicted of shooting a police officer after a dramatic standoff in Eagle Rock…all while wearing her Weezer band shirt. In today’s episode, Madison is joined by Jake Deptula, host of true crime podcasts Strictly Stalking and LoveLustFear, to break down the events between the cops and Lauren. Later, they’re joined by L.A. Times reporter Clara Harter to dig deeper on Lauren’s undecided future.Subscribe for bonus content on Apple Pod...2025-06-0436 minL.A. CrimesThe Girardi Scandal UncoveredTom Girardi was a legal legend—until he was found guilty of stealing millions from his own clients. Host Madison McGhee and pop culture commentator Kiki Monique unpack how his downfall became a Real Housewives scandal, and what Erika Jayne may or may not have known. Plus, L.A. Times reporter Harriet Ryan joins to share how she helped bring Girardi’s crimes to light.Subscribe for bonus content on Apple Podcasts or by going to latimes.com/podcastbonus
2025-05-2837 minL.A. CrimesWhat Pop Culture Gets Wrong About the Menendez BrothersOn our first episode of L.A. Crimes, Madison McGhee is joined by legendary Dateline host Josh Mankiewicz and esteemed L.A. Times Reporter Richard Winton as the three of them dive into all-things Menendez Brothers, the good, the bad, and the still unknown. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe for Bonus Content on Apple Podcasts or by going to latimes.com/podcastbonus
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